shearhog

/ˈʃɪərhɔɡ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of mythological creature from European folklore, often depicted as a hybrid of a hog and a dragon or a serpent.

“The village legend told of a shearhog that terrorized the nearby countryside for years.”

Synonyms

  • chimera
  • hybrid

Antonyms

  • normal
  • purebred